K-State notebook: Kyle Klein has big game in losing cause

Senior receiver Kyle Klein played the finest game of his Kansas State career. He grabbed six passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Many of his catches were difficult ones in the face of coverage, but he used his size and hands to pick up long gains.

“I was so proud of him,” K-State coach Bill Snyder said. “He went up and made some plays. Obviously, he is a big, physical wide receiver, but he was so competitive for so many throws and made some heavily contested catches.”

Klein has battled injuries this season and missed games. At times it is difficult for him to practice. But he came through when his team needed him on Saturday.

▪ Snyder defended K-State’s strategy to throw 42 times and run 34. Though Texas Tech has struggled mightily against the run this season, and the Wildcats are at their best on the ground, he wanted to maintain a balanced approach.

“It’s just who we are,” Snyder said. “We have got to be able to throw the ball and have balance in our offense to be a productive offensive football team. If we are one-sided and you are a decent football team than we are in trouble.”

▪ Senior receiver Kody Cook didn’t play in the second half after suffering an injury on a catch in the first half. Snyder said he didn’t know the extent of the injury.

This story was originally published November 14, 2015 at 9:19 PM with the headline "K-State notebook: Kyle Klein has big game in losing cause."